San Ysidro Health·Vista, California
Provide direct individual, couples, and family counseling services to older adults and their families within the PACE program. Develop behavioral health treatment plans and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
Under the direction of the PACE Director of Behavioral Health, the Licensed Clinical Counselor (LCC) is responsible for providing direct counseling services to older adults and their families. The LCC follows care plans for participants served. LCC represents SYH in the community by interacting with individuals and their families. Maintains confidentiality at all levels. Essential Functions of the Job: Provides individual, couples, and family counseling to SDP participants. Service must be delivered in a culturally appropriate fashion. Psychotherapy will be provided consistent with State of California laws and regulations, professional standards of care, agency guidelines, and professional ethical guidelines. Works with participants to develop and follow Behavioral Health treatment plans; performs crisis intervention as needed. Participates in warm handoffs from PCP and/or interdisciplinary teams as needed. Develops and facilitates and co-facilitates group sessions and leads specialized educational classes; collaborates with other service team members and other appropriate individuals within scope of responsibility and expertise. Assesses and identifies participants’ needs for supportive services on an ongoing basis. Act as a resource, assists in obtaining, and/or makes appropriate referrals for necessary or requested services (e.g., housing, food, etc.). Provides support to Social Work Associates who are providing direct services to PACE participants. Requests assistance and guidance from the Clinic Manager and inter-disciplinary staff when necessary to address participants’ issues and problems. Establishes and maintains contact with community resources to ensure continuity of care (e.g., case managers, social workers, psychiatric units). Conducts home visits to participants and families as needed/requested. Maintains a caseload as assigned by Director. Timely professional maintenance of records and documentation, including progress notes, ongoing evaluation of participant’s progress, consistent with agency expectations and ethical standards. Utilization of EPIC and other databases as instructed. Participates in interdisciplinary and Department team meetings as directed. Additional
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, and environment. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops. Attends meetings as required and participates in committees as requested. Adheres to SYHC’s core values and behaviors of Excellence, Empowerment, Integrity, and Respect. Adheres to SYHC and PACE attendance and punctuality policies and practices. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. Job Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work or a related field and a valid California LCSW or LMFT license. Experience with elderly populations and severe mental illnesses is required or preferred.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.
